Israeli embassy in London was target of suspected terror plot, BBC understands
Summary
Israeli embassy in London was reportedly the target of a suspected terror plot involving five Iranian men. Police arrested the suspects in different locations in the UK, but have not publicly confirmed the embassy as the target due to operational reasons.Key Facts
- Five Iranian men were arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist act in London.
- The arrests were carried out in Swindon, west London, Stockport, Rochdale, and Manchester.
- Police have not officially confirmed the Israeli embassy as the target but believe the report to be true.
- The investigation is led by the Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism team and is ongoing.
- Four of the men are still being questioned under the Terrorism Act.
- One man was released on bail under a different law known as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
- Searches were conducted at various addresses in Greater Manchester, London, and Swindon.
- Separate from this incident, three other Iranian men were arrested under a law targeting foreign power threats.
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